--- title: "The Lexus LFA’s Successor Could Be Called the LFR, Trademarks Suggest" description: "The classic Lexus LFA supercar could be in line for a sequel if these conspicuous Toyota trademark filings tell us anything." date: "2022-11-14" modified: "2022-11-14" authors: - name: "James Gilboy" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/james-gilboy" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-lexus-lfas-successor-could-be-called-the-lfr-trademarks-suggest" categories: - "Lexus News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Lexus" - "Supercar" --- # The Lexus LFA’s Successor Could Be Called the LFR, Trademarks Suggest ![2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package in yellow]() *\Lexus\* The name of Toyota's rumored [Lexus LFA]() successor may have been revealed early by a series of trademark filings. Toyota has filed for rights to the name "LFR" in several countries, which could be the name for a long-rumored 700-horsepower hybrid supercar. LFR trademarks first surfaced in mid-October on the European Union Intellectual Property Office database, with Toyota applying for trademarks on "[LFR]()" and "[Lexus LFR]()." Last week, "LFR" filings appeared in several more regions, from the [United States]() to [Australia](), Iceland, Malaysia, New Zealand, and [Switzerland]() according to the World Intellectual Property Organization. While trademarks themselves aren't indicative of plans to *use* a name, the large number of filings for the LFR trademark indicates a strong interest by the automaker. ![]() *2012 Lexus LFA Nurburgring Package. *Lexus** LFR's similarity to LFA, the name of Lexus's last-gen halo car, also makes it a strong candidate for its rumored successor. Toyota is reportedly developing a "GR GT3" race car, which will pave the way for [a roadgoing supercar said to channel the LFA's spirit](). The same reports indicate the car will be powered by a 4.0-liter, twin-turbo hybrid V8, generating around 700 horsepower. Not much else is yet known about it, save for a price said to be in the low-mid $200,000s range, and that production won't be capped like the LFA's was. It's also supposed to debut in 2025, which doesn't feel as distant with 2022 already drawing to a close. The name could also be an option for Lexus's planned electric super-coupe, which Toyota has said [will use the LFA's "secret sauce."]() It's a halo car in the same vein as the LFA, with a planned solid-state battery and a targeted zero-to-60 mph time in the low two-second range. Lexus isn't exactly known for making supercars, so it's hard to imagine it making *two* separate supercars at one time—it might be possible that the two have some carryover. But until we start seeing trademarks for something like "LFE," it'll be a tossup whether the LFA's progeny is a send-off for internal combustion or just a grand welcoming of the next generation of EVs. *Got a tip or question for the author? You can reach them here: james@thedrive.com* ## Author James is a former staff writer for The Drive. He has changed the conversation around electrification, debunked misinformation online, and become a prominent hunter of what he calls "automotive cryptids." ### Author social links [Instagram]()